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Exhibits

Steveston Museum
Things to Do
Exhibit

The Suitcase Project: Steveston Stories

January 18 to September 1, 2024

Steveston Museum
Things to Do
Exhibit

Japanese Fishermen’s Benevolent Society Building

This museum was once the home of the administrative offices of Steveston’s Japanese Language School and hospital. The historic building is now home to exhibits about the Japanese Canadian community…

Activities

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Japanese Fishermen’s Benevolent Society Building
Activity

Pop-up Art Show

All Ages

Visit the year-round pop-up art show on display at the Steveston Museum and Post Office. Shop for creations by local artists, with a percentage of sales going toward the Steveston…

Programs

Public

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Pop-up Art Show
Public Program

Songs in the Snow

Join us for a holiday favourite, “Songs in the Snow”.

School

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Pop-up Art Show
School Program

Education Kit: The Internment Years

Grades 4-6

The Internment Years: The Japanese Canadians During World War II encourages a more meaningful and comprehensive understanding of the forced removal of Japanese Canadians from Richmond, while developing critical thinking…

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Pop-up Art Show
School Program

Education Kit: Japan Through the Senses

Grades 4-6

Explore the stories of joy and hardship that reflect the history of the Japanese community in Richmond and what it truly means to be Canadian. Big Ideas: Immigration and multiculturalism…

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Pop-up Art Show
School Program

Education Kit: Musqueam – People of the River Grass

Grades 3-4

Understand the significance of fishing for the Musqueam First Nation in the past, present and future. Big Ideas: Indigenous societies throughout the world value the well-being of the self, the…

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Pop-up Art Show
School Program

Education Kit: Mudflatters – Richmond’s Pioneer History

Grades 3-5

Trace the stories of Richmond’s past through the lives of six pioneers: Hugh McRoberts, Joseph Steves, Charles London, Otokichi Murakami, Asayo Imamoto and Chung Ling Lam. Big Ideas: People from…

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Pop-up Art Show
School Program

Education Kit: Steveston Stories

Grades K-3

Learn how one person can make a difference. Explore the history of the citizens in Steveston who contributed to their community. Through the examples of Dr. Richard Whitefield Large (1874–1920),…

Tours

Steveston Museum
Education Kit: Steveston Stories
Tour

Steveston Walking Tour Vignettes

Adults

Entertaining walking tour of Steveston Village and its multicultural history.